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FTC Proposes Dramatic Overhaul of U.S. Merger Reporting

On June 29, 2023 the Federal Trade Commission, in collaboration with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, published in the Federal Register a 133-page notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would overhaul merger reporting obligations in the U.S., representing the first large-scale change since the implementation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”). Although the changes would not increase the range of reportable deals, they would dramatically increase the amount and type of information required for all filers, demanding substantially more documents, information and narrative responses than are required currently. Following a public comment period, the rules may become effective as early as late December 2023.

Merger Control and FDI Outlook for 2023

January 30, 2023 Practices: Antitrust, Private Equity Industries: Private Equity

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Over the last 12 months, merger control and foreign direct investment has dominated the headlines. In 2022, we saw macro-economic conditions worsen as a result of political instability and the energy and cost of living crises, together with a continued reversal of the globalisation trend of the last decade. As we move into 2023, we can expect global merger control and foreign direct investment agencies to continue to embrace a bold and more interventionist stance to protect consumers and advance broader societal goals. In this newsletter, we summarise the key issues that dealmakers need to be aware of in 2023.

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